Vacuum Gauge (new)

[AL in NY]

I re-read the first "vacuum gauge" thread and don't fully understand why Ryan got upset and closed the thread. Maybe someone can explain it to me.

[Ruth]

Ryan deleted some remarks, as he should have.

Some members get tired of the fact that when they try to help someone they get negative comments from other members in return.

[Aretino]

Thanks Ryan!

[Patrick L.]

I apparently was part of that. My responses were not meant toward that person and i was just expressing my opinion which was that a vacuum gauge is a good diagnostic tool, but, i wouldn't install one in the car. But, if someone wanted to put one in there vehicle that was up to them. I'm now trying to keep most of my opinions to myself.

I don't think Ryan removed any posts. The person involved deleted his comments.


I should also mention that I PM'd Ryan and the other person.

[The Master Cylinder]

Originally Posted by Patrick L.

I don't think Ryan removed any posts. The person involved deleted his comments.

At the risk of dragging this out farther but yes, Ryan did remove a post or two at the end.

[Patrick L.]

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Originally Posted by The Master Cylinder

At the risk of dragging this out farther but yes, Ryan did remove a post or two at the end.

Did he? OK, I didn't see them. I guess that means I really need to keep my mouth shut.

[Werner]

Glad to see the carburetor vacuum gauge topic opened again. I didn't understand the reason for closing the previous post either. I wrote to Ryan but did not receive a reply. -

On topic, I know this vacuum pointer is not necessary if you have feeling in your throttle foot and between your ears feeling for a gasoline engine.

But when I read the post yesterday morning, I thought this is a visually interesting eye catcher! And then I promptly snatched one up on US Ebay.

Not everything that you like well must therefore be necessary.

[Werner]

Update.



Today I received the Ebay vacuum gauge. I restored it gently without destroying the dignified patina.

The gauge is not necessary, but it is a nice sign of the motorworld times. I had one of these when I worked in quality control at Ford Company in the 70's in my company car. It was interesting, but probably useless as far as fuel reduction was concerned.

[Rodrelic]

My Hastings gauge has a stud on the back easy to mount and my dash had a perfect spot for it. I even look at it occasionally while running, but temps are my concern.

[1crosscut]

Hi Werner, That gauge has some pretty nice patina. Glad to see that Shary is enjoying her rugs.

[Patrick L.]

" even look at it occasionally "


LOL

[Patrick L.]

Originally Posted by AL in NY

I re-read the first "vacuum gauge" thread and don't fully understand why Ryan got upset and closed the thread. Maybe someone can explain it to me.

I have been wondering the same. The fella that got mad and left hasn't responded to a PM. I never saw the removed posts so I've been wondering just what the problem was.

[Ruth]

Originally Posted by Ruth

Some members get tired of the fact that when they try to help someone they get negative comments from other members in return.

Originally Posted by Patrick L.

I've been wondering just what the problem was.

I believe I suggested a possible reason in a previous post. Wouldn't be the first time a member quit because of it.

[Flathead]

Hey! Vacuum gauges are just plain fun! Colorful dial with the needle bouncing around, what could be better!

[Werner]

Guten Abend miteinander.


Mounted in such a way in the field of eye vision, the vacuum meter is at least an eye-catcher.
As mentioned before, the device is more a technical toy than a real device for reducing fuel consumption.

It also indicates when the MMO metering system is delivering oil via vacuum. And again, I think that this is the wrong time when the engine is running in push mode, then MMO is pumped.

It should be the other way around, MMO is injected at high engine load.


It's an other way, I know.

[Flathead]

Originally Posted by Werner

Guten Abend miteinander.


Mounted in such a way in the field of eye vision, the vacuum meter is at least an eye-catcher.
As mentioned before, the device is more a technical toy than a real device for reducing fuel consumption.

It also indicates when the MMO metering system is delivering oil via vacuum. And again, I think that this is the wrong time when the engine is running in push mode, then MMO is pumped.

It should be the other way around, MMO is injected at high engine load.


It's an other way, I know.

Marvel Mystery Oil offered an "inverse oiler" that actually did inject oil when vacuum dropped to nothing.

[Aretino]

I plumbed my liquid filled vacuum guage into the intake manifold with brass fittings. It looks better than the wolf whistle that was there when I got the car. A steady needle is ideal!

[Werner]

Aretino,
yes you are right. What we change on the A should be adapted to the filigree style of the original time.

[Werner]

I have a Problem:

The pointer vibrates a lot, so I'm afraid that the device will not be durable for a long time. I temporarily delayed the passage with a hose clamp. But that is not a permanent solution, as readjustments have to be made again and again.

I suspect that a narrow nozzle was/must be used in the vacuum line?

[Ruth]

Per the chart Y-Blockhead posted in the other thread on vacuum gauges, a pulsating needle indicates loose valve guides or carburetor out of adjustment. Or if really swinging it could mean a leaking head gasket.